European History and Religious Studies Scholar
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KU LeuvenDr. Patrick Pasture serves as Full Professor of European and Global History and Co-Director of the master program in European Studies at KU Leuven, bringing extensive expertise in religious history, European integration, and global perspectives. His distinguished career includes visiting positions at multiple prestigious institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Kobe University, and UC Berkeley, while leading major research projects like the H2020 RETOPEA on religious toleration. His scholarly work focuses on the intersection of Christianity, European history, and postcolonial perspectives, with notable publications including "Imagining European Unity since 1000 AD" and "Religious Diversity in Europe: Mediating the Past to the Young." Currently working on "History of Christendom: Church, State and Religious Freedom in the West," he continues to contribute significantly to understanding the complex relationships between religion, society, and historical developmen